Associate - Private Credit (German or Dutch speaking)

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Position Title: Associate, Private Credit

Business Title: Associate

Location: London

Job Description

The Global Private Finance team is seeking an Associate to assist in providing cash flow based financing solutions to private equity sponsored transactions across a variety of industries.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Participate in credit underwriting and account management activities
• Perform financial analysis on potential borrowers including review of historical financial performance, customer & product trend analysis, etc.
• Prepare accurate financial forecasts incorporating alternative capital structures.
• Assist in preparation of investment memos containing written description of borrower business operations, industry dynamics, financial performance, etc.
• Maintains relationship data on customers and prospects.
• Manages portfolio of existing borrowers. Plays an integral role in ensuring compliance with financial covenants, recommending appropriate risk ratings and determining loan valuations.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree preferably with a focus on Finance
• Preferably German or Dutch speaking
• Accounting qualification preferable (ACCA, ACA, CIMA)
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office applications and sourcing data from the internet and various technology publications
• Excellent writing and communications skills and ability to work as a member of a fast-paced, transaction oriented team
• Self-starter, must be organized and able to work independently
• Ability to prioritize work and multi-task responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet time sensitive deadlines
• Some travel required (<25%)

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